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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 573.12 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 573.12 and 228.05 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 573.12 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/573.12 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 573.12 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 130,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,697.15/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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