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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.87, 577.49 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.87, 577.49 and 154.02 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.87 : 577.49 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.87/577.49 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.87x = 577.49 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.87x = 88,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,944.24/384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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