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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.14, 862.52 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.14, 862.52 and 228.56 is: 342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.14 : 862.52 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.14/862.52 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.14x = 862.52 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.14x = 197,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,137.57/575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.76

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