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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 574.68 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 574.68 and 229.59 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 574.68 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/574.68 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 574.68 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 131,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,940.78/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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