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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.17, 579.22 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.17, 579.22 and 232.13 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.17 : 579.22 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.17/579.22 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.17x = 579.22 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.17x = 134,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,455.21/386.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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