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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.58 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.58 and 155 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.58 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.58 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.58 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 89,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,059.90/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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