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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 572.54 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 572.54 and 228.65 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 572.54 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/572.54 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 572.54 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 130,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,911.27/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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