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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 576.48 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 576.48 and 153.38 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 576.48 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/576.48 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 576.48 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 88,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,422.52/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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