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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 580.33 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 580.33 and 155.79 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 580.33 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/580.33 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 580.33 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 90,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,409.61/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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