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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.01, 573.77 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.01, 573.77 and 229.06 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.01 : 573.77 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.01/573.77 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.01x = 573.77 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.01x = 131,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,426.89/383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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