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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 575.00 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 575.00 and 229.05 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 575.00 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/575.00 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 575.00 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 131,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,702.60/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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