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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 579.58 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 579.58 and 152.08 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 579.58 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/579.58 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 579.58 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 88,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,142.53/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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