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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.21, 577.95 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.21, 577.95 and 231.24 is: 346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.21 : 577.95 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.21/577.95 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.21x = 577.95 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.21x = 133,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,645.16/385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.94

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