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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 576.78 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 576.78 and 230.52 is: 345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 576.78 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/576.78 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 576.78 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 132,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,959.33/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.76

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