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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 862.86 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 862.86 and 228.87 is: 343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 862.86 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/862.86 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 862.86 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 197,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,482.77/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.28

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