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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 574.71 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 574.71 and 229.69 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 574.71 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/574.71 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 574.71 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 132,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,005.14/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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