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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 861.66 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 861.66 and 227.88 is: 341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 861.66 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/861.66 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 861.66 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 196,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,355.08/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.53

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