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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 578.57 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 578.57 and 154.47 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 578.57 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/578.57 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 578.57 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 89,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,370.94/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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