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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 576.18 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 576.18 and 153.23 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 576.18 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/576.18 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 576.18 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 88,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,285.18/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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