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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 584.12 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 584.12 and 155 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 584.12 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/584.12 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 584.12 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 90,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,538.60/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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