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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.85, 577.07 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.85, 577.07 and 153.55 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.85 : 577.07 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.85/577.07 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.85x = 577.07 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.85x = 88,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,609.10/384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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