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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.13, 578.78 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.13, 578.78 and 228.98 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.13 : 578.78 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.13/578.78 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.13x = 578.78 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.13x = 132,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,525.01/385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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