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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 576.60 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 576.60 and 153.68 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 576.60 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/576.60 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 576.60 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 88,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,609.01/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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