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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.84, 575.64 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.84, 575.64 and 152.60 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.84 : 575.64 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.84/575.64 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.84x = 575.64 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.84x = 87,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,842.66/383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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