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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.97, 580.45 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.97, 580.45 and 155.98 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.97 : 580.45 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.97/580.45 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.97x = 580.45 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.97x = 90,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,538.59/386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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