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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 579.44 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 579.44 and 232.32 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 579.44 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/579.44 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 579.44 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 134,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,615.50/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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