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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 863.44 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 863.44 and 228.66 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 863.44 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/863.44 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 863.44 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 197,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,434.19/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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