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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.97, 577.24 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.97, 577.24 and 153.69 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.97 : 577.24 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.97/577.24 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.97x = 577.24 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.97x = 88,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,716.02/384.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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