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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.71, 576.97 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.71, 576.97 and 153.52 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.71 : 576.97 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.71/576.97 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.71x = 576.97 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.71x = 88,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,576.43/384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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