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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.15, 574.79 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.15, 574.79 and 229.25 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.15 : 574.79 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.15/574.79 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.15x = 574.79 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.15x = 131,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,769.46/383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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