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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.91, 578.35 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.91, 578.35 and 231.90 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.91 : 578.35 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.91/578.35 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.91x = 578.35 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.91x = 134,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,118.21/385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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