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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 579.06 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 579.06 and 154.86 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 579.06 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/579.06 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 579.06 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 89,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,673.23/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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