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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.37 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.37 and 154.02 is: 230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.37 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.37 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.37 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 88,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,926.53/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.97

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