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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 861.18 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 861.18 and 227.76 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 861.18 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/861.18 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 861.18 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 196,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,142.36/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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