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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.25, 852.39 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.25, 852.39 and 226.25 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.25 : 852.39 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.25/852.39 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.25x = 852.39 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.25x = 192,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,853.24/568.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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