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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.69, 584.79 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.69, 584.79 and 146.22 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.69 : 584.79 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.69/584.79 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.69x = 584.79 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.69x = 85,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,507.99/389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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