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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 575.46 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 575.46 and 230.19 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 575.46 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/575.46 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 575.46 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 132,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,465.14/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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