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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.31, 577.98 and 231.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.31, 577.98 and 231.41 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.31 : 577.98 = 231.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.31/577.98 = 231.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.31x = 577.98 × 231.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.31x = 133,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,751.80/385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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