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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.32, 584.24 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.32, 584.24 and 145.85 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.32 : 584.24 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.32/584.24 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.32x = 584.24 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.32x = 85,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,207.75/389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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