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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 578.04 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 578.04 and 231.58 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 578.04 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/578.04 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 578.04 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 133,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,862.36/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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