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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 584.40 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 584.40 and 146.24 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 584.40 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/584.40 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 584.40 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 85,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,462.66/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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