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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.40, 577.05 and 230.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.40, 577.05 and 230.47 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.40 : 577.05 = 230.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.40/577.05 = 230.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.40x = 577.05 × 230.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.40x = 132,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,989.83/384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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