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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.12, 856.68 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.12, 856.68 and 229.12 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.12 : 856.68 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.12/856.68 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.12x = 856.68 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.12x = 196,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,282.52/571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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