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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 576.98 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 576.98 and 228.69 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 576.98 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/576.98 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 576.98 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 131,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,948.41/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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