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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.69, 576.79 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.69, 576.79 and 153.54 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.69 : 576.79 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.69/576.79 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.69x = 576.79 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.69x = 88,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,559.95/384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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