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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.83, 575.77 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.83, 575.77 and 230.74 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.83 : 575.77 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.83/575.77 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.83x = 575.77 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.83x = 132,855.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,855.96/383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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