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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.49, 864.08 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.49, 864.08 and 229.72 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.49 : 864.08 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.49/864.08 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.49x = 864.08 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.49x = 198,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,493.15/576.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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