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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.81, 864.70 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.81, 864.70 and 229.97 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.81 : 864.70 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.81/864.70 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.81x = 864.70 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.81x = 198,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,855.06/576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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