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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.55, 578.63 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.55, 578.63 and 231.65 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.55 : 578.63 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.55/578.63 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.55x = 578.63 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.55x = 134,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,039.64/385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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