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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.38, 576.15 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.38, 576.15 and 230.34 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.38 : 576.15 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.38/576.15 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.38x = 576.15 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.38x = 132,710.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,710.39/384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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