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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.78, 862.18 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.78, 862.18 and 228.10 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.78 : 862.18 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.78/862.18 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.78x = 862.18 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.78x = 196,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,663.26/574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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