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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 573.84 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 573.84 and 228.64 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 573.84 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/573.84 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 573.84 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 131,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,202.78/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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