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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.35, 862.71 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.35, 862.71 and 228.34 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.35 : 862.71 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.35/862.71 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.35x = 862.71 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.35x = 196,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,991.20/575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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