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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 855.36 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 855.36 and 228.48 is: 342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 855.36 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/855.36 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 855.36 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 195,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,432.65/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.72

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