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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 583.48 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 583.48 and 145.46 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 583.48 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/583.48 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 583.48 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 84,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,869.36/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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