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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 864.06 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 864.06 and 229.23 is: 343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 864.06 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/864.06 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 864.06 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 198,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,068.47/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.85

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