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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 863.60 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 863.60 and 229.20 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 863.60 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/863.60 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 863.60 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 197,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,937.12/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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