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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 862.74 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 862.74 and 228.80 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 862.74 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/862.74 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 862.74 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 197,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,394.91/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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