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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 579.84 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 579.84 and 155.44 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 579.84 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/579.84 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 579.84 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 90,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,130.33/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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