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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 862.37 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 862.37 and 228.11 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 862.37 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/862.37 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 862.37 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 196,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,711.48/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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