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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.93, 578.53 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.93, 578.53 and 231.90 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.93 : 578.53 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.93/578.53 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.93x = 578.53 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.93x = 134,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,161.11/385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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