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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 578.90 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 578.90 and 232.07 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 578.90 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/578.90 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 578.90 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 134,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,341.27/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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