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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.01, 856.51 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.01, 856.51 and 224.50 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.01 : 856.51 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.01/856.51 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.01x = 856.51 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.01x = 192,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,285.37/571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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