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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.29, 861.03 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.29, 861.03 and 227.34 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.29 : 861.03 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.29/861.03 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.29x = 861.03 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.29x = 195,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,746.56/574.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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