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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 861.79 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 861.79 and 227.80 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 861.79 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/861.79 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 861.79 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 196,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,313.04/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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