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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.45, 863.54 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.45, 863.54 and 228.72 is: 343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.45 : 863.54 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.45/863.54 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.45x = 863.54 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.45x = 197,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,508.87/575.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.23

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