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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.57, 862.07 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.57, 862.07 and 228.14 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.57 : 862.07 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.57/862.07 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.57x = 862.07 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.57x = 196,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,673.50/574.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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