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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.22, 575.94 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.22, 575.94 and 153.04 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.22 : 575.94 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.22/575.94 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.22x = 575.94 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.22x = 88,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,141.86/384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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