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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 576.59 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 576.59 and 230.55 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 576.59 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/576.59 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 576.59 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 132,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,929.51/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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