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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 577.44 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 577.44 and 153.88 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 577.44 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/577.44 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 577.44 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 88,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,855.60/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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