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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.13, 576.42 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.13, 576.42 and 153.13 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.13 : 576.42 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.13/576.42 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.13x = 576.42 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.13x = 88,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,263.55/384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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