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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 861.48 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 861.48 and 227.68 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 861.48 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/861.48 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 861.48 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 196,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,141.77/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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