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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 575.03 and 228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 575.03 and 228.59 is: 343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 575.03 = 228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/575.03 = 228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 575.03 × 228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 131,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,442.09/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.52

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