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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 576 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 576 and 156 is: 234

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 576 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/576 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 576 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 89,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,856/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234

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