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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.33, 585.18 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.33, 585.18 and 146.70 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.33 : 585.18 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.33/585.18 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.33x = 585.18 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.33x = 85,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,845.91/390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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