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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.73, 583.32 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.73, 583.32 and 145.42 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.73 : 583.32 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.73/583.32 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.73x = 583.32 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.73x = 84,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,826.39/388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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