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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.35, 577.13 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.35, 577.13 and 230.45 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.35 : 577.13 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.35/577.13 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.35x = 577.13 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.35x = 132,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,995.57/384.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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