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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 862.18 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 862.18 and 228.11 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 862.18 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/862.18 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 862.18 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 196,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,671.88/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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