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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 856.48 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 856.48 and 229.12 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 856.48 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/856.48 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 856.48 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 196,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,236.70/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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