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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.21 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.21 and 153.66 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.21 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.21 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.21 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 88,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,694.09/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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