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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 857.37 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 857.37 and 229.50 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 857.37 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/857.37 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 857.37 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 196,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,766.42/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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