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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.06, 861.40 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.06, 861.40 and 227.58 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.06 : 861.40 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.06/861.40 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.06x = 861.40 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.06x = 196,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,037.41/574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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