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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 579.84 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 579.84 and 232.80 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 579.84 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/579.84 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 579.84 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 134,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,986.75/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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