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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.70, 576.96 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.70, 576.96 and 153.58 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.70 : 576.96 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.70/576.96 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.70x = 576.96 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.70x = 88,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,609.52/384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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