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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.66, 862.99 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.66, 862.99 and 229.23 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.66 : 862.99 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.66/862.99 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.66x = 862.99 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.66x = 197,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,825.86/575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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