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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 861.23 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 861.23 and 222.75 is: 334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 861.23 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/861.23 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 861.23 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 191,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,839.54/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.16

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