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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.79, 863.22 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.79, 863.22 and 229.08 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.79 : 863.22 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.79/863.22 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.79x = 863.22 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.79x = 197,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,746.44/575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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