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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.42, 577.74 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.42, 577.74 and 154.20 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.42 : 577.74 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.42/577.74 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.42x = 577.74 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.42x = 89,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,087.51/385.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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