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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.84 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.84 and 228.12 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.84 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.84 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.84 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 130,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,676.26/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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