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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.97, 583.34 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.97, 583.34 and 145.35 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.97 : 583.34 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.97/583.34 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.97x = 583.34 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.97x = 84,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,787.74/388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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