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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.92, 576.62 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.92, 576.62 and 230.38 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.92 : 576.62 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.92/576.62 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.92x = 576.62 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.92x = 132,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,839.99/384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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