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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.74 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.74 and 231.18 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.74 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.74 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.74 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 133,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,561.93/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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