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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 862.86 and 228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 862.86 and 228.91 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 862.86 = 228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/862.86 = 228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 862.86 × 228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 197,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,517.28/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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