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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 860.91 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 860.91 and 222.57 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 860.91 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/860.91 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 860.91 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 191,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,612.74/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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