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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 578.25 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 578.25 and 231.40 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 578.25 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/578.25 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 578.25 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 133,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,805.60/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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