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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.23, 580.91 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.23, 580.91 and 156.11 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.23 : 580.91 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.23/580.91 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.23x = 580.91 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.23x = 90,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,682.18/387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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