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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 573.48 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 573.48 and 228.32 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 573.48 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/573.48 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 573.48 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 130,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,936.95/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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