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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 856.38 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 856.38 and 224.37 is: 336.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 856.38 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/856.38 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 856.38 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 192,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,141.70/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.45

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