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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 862.46 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 862.46 and 228.47 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 862.46 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/862.46 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 862.46 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 197,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,045.09/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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