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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.62, 864.33 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.62, 864.33 and 229.48 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.62 : 864.33 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.62/864.33 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.62x = 864.33 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.62x = 198,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,342.13/576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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