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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 857.06 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 857.06 and 229.38 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 857.06 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/857.06 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 857.06 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 196,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,592.42/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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