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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 861.40 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 861.40 and 232 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 861.40 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/861.40 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 861.40 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 199,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,844.80/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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