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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.73, 861.60 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.73, 861.60 and 228.31 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.73 : 861.60 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.73/861.60 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.73x = 861.60 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.73x = 196,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,711.90/574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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