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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 579.66 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 579.66 and 230.48 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 579.66 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/579.66 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 579.66 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 133,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,597.14/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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