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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 576.96 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 576.96 and 231.18 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 576.96 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/576.96 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 576.96 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 133,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,381.61/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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