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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.97, 579.02 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.97, 579.02 and 231.93 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.97 : 579.02 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.97/579.02 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.97x = 579.02 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.97x = 134,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,290.95/385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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