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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 575.13 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 575.13 and 228.72 is: 343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 575.13 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/575.13 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 575.13 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 131,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,543.73/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.70

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