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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.33, 589.85 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.33, 589.85 and 146.47 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.33 : 589.85 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.33/589.85 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.33x = 589.85 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.33x = 86,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395.33/393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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