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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 864.20 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 864.20 and 229.68 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 864.20 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/864.20 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 864.20 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 198,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,489.46/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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