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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 577.96 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 577.96 and 230.60 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 577.96 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/577.96 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 577.96 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 133,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,277.58/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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