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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 582.80 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 582.80 and 145.44 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 582.80 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/582.80 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 582.80 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 84,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,762.43/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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