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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 575.89 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 575.89 and 230.93 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 575.89 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/575.89 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 575.89 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 132,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,986.82/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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