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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.23, 862.85 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.23, 862.85 and 228.41 is: 342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.23 : 862.85 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.23/862.85 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.23x = 862.85 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.23x = 197,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,083.57/575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.62

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