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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.79, 577.23 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.79, 577.23 and 153.67 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.79 : 577.23 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.79/577.23 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.79x = 577.23 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.79x = 88,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,702.93/384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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