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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.63, 863.45 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.63, 863.45 and 229.16 is: 343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.63 : 863.45 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.63/863.45 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.63x = 863.45 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.63x = 197,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,862.74/575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.74

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