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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 578.40 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 578.40 and 154.44 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 578.40 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/578.40 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 578.40 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 89,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,328.10/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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