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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 864.04 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 864.04 and 229.34 is: 343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 864.04 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/864.04 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 864.04 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 198,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,158.93/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.96

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