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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.65, 576.37 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.65, 576.37 and 230.39 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.65 : 576.37 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.65/576.37 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.65x = 576.37 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.65x = 132,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,786.53/384.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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