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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 861.68 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 861.68 and 227.58 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 861.68 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/861.68 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 861.68 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 196,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,101.13/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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