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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 862.88 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 862.88 and 228.76 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 862.88 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/862.88 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 862.88 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 197,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,392.43/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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