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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 578.54 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 578.54 and 231.82 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 578.54 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/578.54 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 578.54 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 134,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,117.14/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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