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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 578.62 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 578.62 and 154.63 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 578.62 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/578.62 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 578.62 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 89,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,468.80/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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