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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 574.29 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 574.29 and 228.10 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 574.29 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/574.29 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 574.29 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 130,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,995.55/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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