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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.31, 577.73 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.31, 577.73 and 154.00 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.31 : 577.73 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.31/577.73 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.31x = 577.73 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.31x = 88,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971.53/385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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