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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 576.01 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 576.01 and 230.28 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 576.01 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/576.01 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 576.01 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 132,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,640.70/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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