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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.36, 577.66 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.36, 577.66 and 154.11 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.36 : 577.66 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.36/577.66 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.36x = 577.66 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.36x = 89,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,023.18/385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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