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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 578.46 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 578.46 and 154.53 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 578.46 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/578.46 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 578.46 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 89,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,389.42/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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