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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 857.05 and 242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 857.05 and 242.23 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 857.05 = 242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/857.05 = 242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 857.05 × 242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 207,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,600.47/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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