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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 578.79 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 578.79 and 154.80 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 578.79 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/578.79 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 578.79 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 89,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,596.69/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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