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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 575.87 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 575.87 and 152.82 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 575.87 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/575.87 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 575.87 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 88,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,004.45/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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