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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.19, 864.62 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.19, 864.62 and 229.69 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 864.62 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/864.62 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 864.62 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 198,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,592.98/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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