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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 584.08 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 584.08 and 146.32 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 584.08 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/584.08 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 584.08 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 85,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,462.59/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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