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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 577.89 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 577.89 and 154.32 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 577.89 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/577.89 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 577.89 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 89,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,179.98/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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