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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.98, 862.41 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.98, 862.41 and 228.36 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.98 : 862.41 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.98/862.41 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.98x = 862.41 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.98x = 196,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,939.95/574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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