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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 862.38 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 862.38 and 228.17 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 862.38 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/862.38 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 862.38 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 196,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,768.10/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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