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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.58, 576.99 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.58, 576.99 and 230.68 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.58 : 576.99 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.58/576.99 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.58x = 576.99 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.58x = 133,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,100.05/384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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