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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 576.63 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 576.63 and 153.34 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 576.63 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/576.63 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 576.63 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 88,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,420.44/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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