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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.81, 576.94 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.81, 576.94 and 230.77 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.81 : 576.94 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.81/576.94 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.81x = 576.94 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.81x = 133,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,140.44/384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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