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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.61, 862.32 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.61, 862.32 and 228.02 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.61 : 862.32 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.61/862.32 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.61x = 862.32 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.61x = 196,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,620.75/574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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