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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.38, 576.56 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.38, 576.56 and 153.37 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.38 : 576.56 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.38/576.56 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.38x = 576.56 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.38x = 88,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425.95/384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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