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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.13, 861.19 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.13, 861.19 and 227.65 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.13 : 861.19 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.13/861.19 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.13x = 861.19 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.13x = 196,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,047.18/574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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