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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.87, 575.93 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.87, 575.93 and 230.76 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.87 : 575.93 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.87/575.93 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.87x = 575.93 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.87x = 132,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,900.45/384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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