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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 578.70 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 578.70 and 155.08 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 578.70 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/578.70 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 578.70 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 89,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,744.80/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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