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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 856.08 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 856.08 and 224.64 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 856.08 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/856.08 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 856.08 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 192,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,309.81/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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