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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 575.78 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 575.78 and 152.96 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 575.78 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/575.78 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 575.78 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 88,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,072.70/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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