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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 580.14 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 580.14 and 155.58 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 580.14 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/580.14 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 580.14 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 90,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,258.18/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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