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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855.36 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855.36 and 228 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855.36 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855.36 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855.36 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 195,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,022.08/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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