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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.86, 861.96 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.86, 861.96 and 227.86 is: 341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.86 : 861.96 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.86/861.96 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.86x = 861.96 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.86x = 196,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,406.21/574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.66

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