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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 577.44 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 577.44 and 153.93 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 577.44 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/577.44 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 577.44 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 88,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,885.34/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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