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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 860.96 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 860.96 and 232 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 860.96 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/860.96 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 860.96 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 199,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,742.72/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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