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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.87, 585.06 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.87, 585.06 and 216.66 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.87 : 585.06 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.87/585.06 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.87x = 585.06 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.87x = 126,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,759.10/389.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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