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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.95, 583.06 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.95, 583.06 and 145.41 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.95 : 583.06 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.95/583.06 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.95x = 583.06 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.95x = 84,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,782.75/388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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