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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 580.43 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 580.43 and 155.80 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 580.43 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/580.43 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 580.43 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 90,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,430.99/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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