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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.51, 576.75 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.51, 576.75 and 230.55 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.51 : 576.75 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.51/576.75 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.51x = 576.75 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.51x = 132,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,968.41/384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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