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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.69, 576.58 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.69, 576.58 and 230.65 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.69 : 576.58 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.69/576.58 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.69x = 576.58 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.69x = 132,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,988.18/384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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