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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 578.83 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 578.83 and 154.79 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 578.83 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/578.83 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 578.83 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 89,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,595.30/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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