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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 576.94 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 576.94 and 230.60 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 576.94 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/576.94 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 576.94 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 133,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,043.23/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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