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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 578.02 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 578.02 and 154.18 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 578.02 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/578.02 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 578.02 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 89,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,118.74/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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