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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.95, 582.91 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.95, 582.91 and 145.23 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.95 : 582.91 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.95/582.91 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.95x = 582.91 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.95x = 84,656.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,656.02/388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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