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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 580.22 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 580.22 and 155.82 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 580.22 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/580.22 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 580.22 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 90,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,409.88/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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