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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 578.72 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 578.72 and 154.82 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 578.72 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/578.72 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 578.72 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 89,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,594.54/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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