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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.31, 861.47 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.31, 861.47 and 227.84 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.31 : 861.47 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.31/861.47 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.31x = 861.47 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.31x = 196,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,272.73/574.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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