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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 579.49 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 579.49 and 232.31 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 579.49 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/579.49 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 579.49 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 134,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,620.16/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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