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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.98, 863.91 and 229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.98, 863.91 and 229.36 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.98 : 863.91 = 229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.98/863.91 = 229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.98x = 863.91 × 229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.98x = 198,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,146.40/575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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