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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.58, 576.87 and 202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.58, 576.87 and 202.15 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.58 : 576.87 = 202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.58/576.87 = 202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.58x = 576.87 × 202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.58x = 116,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,614.27/384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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