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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 578.48 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 578.48 and 154.51 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 578.48 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/578.48 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 578.48 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 89,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,378.73/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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