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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.58, 577.98 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.58, 577.98 and 154.63 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.58 : 577.98 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.58/577.98 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.58x = 577.98 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.58x = 89,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,373.05/385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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