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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 578.41 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 578.41 and 154.67 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 578.41 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/578.41 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 578.41 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 89,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,462.67/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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