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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 580.42 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 580.42 and 155.82 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 580.42 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/580.42 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 580.42 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 90,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,439.27/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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