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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.88, 862.35 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.88, 862.35 and 228.18 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.88 : 862.35 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.88/862.35 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.88x = 862.35 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.88x = 196,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,771.02/574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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