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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.83, 573.93 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.83, 573.93 and 228.84 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.83 : 573.93 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.83/573.93 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.83x = 573.93 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.83x = 131,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,338.14/382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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