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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.91, 574.40 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.91, 574.40 and 233.08 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.91 : 574.40 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.91/574.40 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.91x = 574.40 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.91x = 133,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,881.15/383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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