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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.41, 578.18 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.41, 578.18 and 154.29 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.41 : 578.18 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.41/578.18 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.41x = 578.18 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.41x = 89,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,207.39/385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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