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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 860.68 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 860.68 and 227.20 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 860.68 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/860.68 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 860.68 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 195,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,548.66/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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