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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 580.57 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 580.57 and 155.86 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 580.57 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/580.57 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 580.57 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 90,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,485.80/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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