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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.07, 862.39 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.07, 862.39 and 228.31 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.07 : 862.39 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.07/862.39 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.07x = 862.39 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.07x = 196,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,892.26/575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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