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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 577.02 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 577.02 and 230.20 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 577.02 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/577.02 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 577.02 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 132,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,830.00/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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