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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 863.86 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 863.86 and 229.82 is: 344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 863.86 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/863.86 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 863.86 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 198,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,529.57/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.53

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