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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 576.81 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 576.81 and 153.44 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 576.81 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/576.81 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 576.81 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 88,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,507.17/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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