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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 572.95 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 572.95 and 228.57 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 572.95 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/572.95 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 572.95 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 130,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,959.90/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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