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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 578.52 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 578.52 and 154.56 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 578.52 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/578.52 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 578.52 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 89,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,416.05/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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