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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 573.15 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 573.15 and 229.05 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 573.15 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/573.15 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 573.15 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 131,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,280.01/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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