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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 861.94 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 861.94 and 227.66 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 861.94 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/861.94 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 861.94 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 196,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,229.26/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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