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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 578.22 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 578.22 and 229.26 is: 344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 578.22 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/578.22 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 578.22 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 132,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,562.72/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.19

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