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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 584.22 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 584.22 and 145.95 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 584.22 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/584.22 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 584.22 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 85,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,266.18/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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