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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.92, 576.98 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.92, 576.98 and 153.74 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.92 : 576.98 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.92/576.98 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.92x = 576.98 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.92x = 88,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704.91/384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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