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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 577.14 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 577.14 and 153.59 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 577.14 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/577.14 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 577.14 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 88,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,642.93/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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