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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 865.42 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 865.42 and 229.97 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 865.42 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/865.42 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 865.42 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 199,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,022.23/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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