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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.38, 576.58 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.38, 576.58 and 153.32 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.38 : 576.58 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.38/576.58 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.38x = 576.58 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.38x = 88,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,401.25/384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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