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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 861.12 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 861.12 and 227.36 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 861.12 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/861.12 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 861.12 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 195,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,784.24/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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