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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.24, 584.94 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.24, 584.94 and 146.76 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.24 : 584.94 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.24/584.94 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.24x = 584.94 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.24x = 85,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,845.79/390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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