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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 856.80 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 856.80 and 224.78 is: 336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 856.80 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/856.80 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 856.80 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 192,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,591.85/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.96

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