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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 862.14 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 862.14 and 228.35 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 862.14 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/862.14 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 862.14 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 196,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,865.36/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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