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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.21, 585.38 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.21, 585.38 and 146.80 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.21 : 585.38 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.21/585.38 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.21x = 585.38 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.21x = 85,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,933.78/390.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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