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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 576.62 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 576.62 and 153.52 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 576.62 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/576.62 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 576.62 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 88,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,522.70/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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