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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 583.70 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 583.70 and 145.96 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 583.70 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/583.70 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 583.70 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 85,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,196.85/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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