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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.71, 862.16 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.71, 862.16 and 228.03 is: 342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.71 : 862.16 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.71/862.16 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.71x = 862.16 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.71x = 196,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,597.20/574.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.08

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