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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 578.81 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 578.81 and 154.71 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 578.81 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/578.81 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 578.81 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 89,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,548.08/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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