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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 577.62 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 577.62 and 231.81 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 577.62 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/577.62 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 577.62 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 133,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,898.09/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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