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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 580.02 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 580.02 and 155.55 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 580.02 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/580.02 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 580.02 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 90,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,220.44/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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