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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 576.30 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 576.30 and 156.04 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 576.30 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/576.30 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 576.30 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 89,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,925.85/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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