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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 584.08 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 584.08 and 146 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 584.08 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/584.08 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 584.08 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 85,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,275.68/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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