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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.49, 577.83 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.49, 577.83 and 154.27 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.49 : 577.83 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.49/577.83 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.49x = 577.83 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.49x = 89,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,143.13/385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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