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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 861.60 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 861.60 and 227.68 is: 341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 861.60 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/861.60 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 861.60 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 196,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,169.09/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.53

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