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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.50, 584.24 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.50, 584.24 and 145.88 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.50 : 584.24 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.50/584.24 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.50x = 584.24 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.50x = 85,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,228.93/389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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