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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 862.53 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 862.53 and 228.17 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 862.53 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/862.53 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 862.53 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 196,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,799.16/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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