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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 583.83 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 583.83 and 154.93 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 583.83 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/583.83 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 583.83 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 90,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,452.78/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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