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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 856.38 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 856.38 and 229.16 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 856.38 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/856.38 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 856.38 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 196,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,248.04/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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