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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 575.46 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 575.46 and 230.18 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 575.46 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/575.46 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 575.46 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 132,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,460.82/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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