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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 864.56 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 864.56 and 229.51 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 864.56 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/864.56 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 864.56 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 198,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,425.17/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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