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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 573.75 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 573.75 and 228.96 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 573.75 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/573.75 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 573.75 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 131,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,365.80/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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