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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.51, 577.85 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.51, 577.85 and 230.48 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.51 : 577.85 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.51/577.85 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.51x = 577.85 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.51x = 133,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,178.83/384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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