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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 863.82 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 863.82 and 229.50 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 863.82 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/863.82 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 863.82 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 198,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,246.69/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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