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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 856.73 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 856.73 and 224.78 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 856.73 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/856.73 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 856.73 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 192,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,570.78/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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