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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.25, 588.40 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.25, 588.40 and 145.52 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.25 : 588.40 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.25/588.40 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.25x = 588.40 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.25x = 85,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,623.97/392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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