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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.73 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.73 and 230.85 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.73 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.73 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.73 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 133,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,369.55/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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