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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 576.49 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 576.49 and 230.10 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 576.49 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/576.49 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 576.49 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 132,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,650.35/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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