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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.59, 576.21 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.59, 576.21 and 230.69 is: 345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.59 : 576.21 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.59/576.21 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.59x = 576.21 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.59x = 132,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,925.88/384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.63

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