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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 575.79 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 575.79 and 153 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 575.79 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/575.79 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 575.79 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 88,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,095.87/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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