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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 579.42 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 579.42 and 232.30 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 579.42 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/579.42 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 579.42 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 134,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,599.27/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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