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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 576.06 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 576.06 and 152.95 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 576.06 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/576.06 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 576.06 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 88,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,105.50/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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