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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 864.29 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 864.29 and 229.55 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 864.29 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/864.29 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 864.29 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 198,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,392.30/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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