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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 861.93 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 861.93 and 228.26 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 861.93 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/861.93 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 861.93 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 196,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,746.30/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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