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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 583.37 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 583.37 and 145.58 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 583.37 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/583.37 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 583.37 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 84,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,923.91/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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