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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.53, 576.90 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.53, 576.90 and 153.41 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.53 : 576.90 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.53/576.90 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.53x = 576.90 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.53x = 88,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,499.34/384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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