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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.47, 576.67 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.47, 576.67 and 153.28 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.47 : 576.67 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.47/576.67 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.47x = 576.67 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.47x = 88,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,391.98/384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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