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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 855.40 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 855.40 and 228.26 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 855.40 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/855.40 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 855.40 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 195,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,253.60/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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