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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 577.40 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 577.40 and 231.98 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 577.40 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/577.40 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 577.40 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 133,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,945.25/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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