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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.67, 862.17 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.67, 862.17 and 228.05 is: 342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.67 : 862.17 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.67/862.17 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.67x = 862.17 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.67x = 196,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,617.87/574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.14

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