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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.21, 575.84 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.21, 575.84 and 201.83 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.21 : 575.84 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.21/575.84 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.21x = 575.84 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.21x = 116,219.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,219.41/384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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