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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 580.31 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 580.31 and 155.92 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 580.31 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/580.31 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 580.31 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 90,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,481.94/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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