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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.18, 572.82 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.18, 572.82 and 228.22 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.18 : 572.82 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.18/572.82 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.18x = 572.82 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.18x = 130,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,728.98/382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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