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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.54, 578.50 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.54, 578.50 and 154.42 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.54 : 578.50 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.54/578.50 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.54x = 578.50 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.54x = 89,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,330.14/385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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