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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 576.10 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 576.10 and 152.81 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 576.10 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/576.10 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 576.10 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 88,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034.90/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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