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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 861.85 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 861.85 and 228.54 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 861.85 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/861.85 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 861.85 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 196,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,967.20/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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