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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 574.61 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 574.61 and 230.05 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 574.61 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/574.61 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 574.61 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 132,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,186.44/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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