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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 863.43 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 863.43 and 228.66 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 863.43 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/863.43 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 863.43 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 197,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,431.90/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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