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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 861.98 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 861.98 and 228.02 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 861.98 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/861.98 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 861.98 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 196,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,543.23/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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