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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.69, 862.03 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.69, 862.03 and 228.21 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.69 : 862.03 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.69/862.03 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.69x = 862.03 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.69x = 196,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,724.15/574.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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