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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 577.08 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 577.08 and 229.96 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 577.08 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/577.08 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 577.08 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 132,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,705.32/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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