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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.49, 576.78 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.49, 576.78 and 153.37 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.49 : 576.78 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.49/576.78 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.49x = 576.78 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.49x = 88,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,460.75/384.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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