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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 865.23 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 865.23 and 229.96 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 865.23 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/865.23 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 865.23 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 198,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,962.81/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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