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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 576.96 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 576.96 and 230.64 is: 345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 576.96 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/576.96 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 576.96 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 133,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,070.05/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.74

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