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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 576.03 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 576.03 and 152.86 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 576.03 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/576.03 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 576.03 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 88,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,051.95/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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