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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.21, 861.24 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.21, 861.24 and 227.80 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.21 : 861.24 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.21/861.24 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.21x = 861.24 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.21x = 196,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,190.47/574.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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