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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.70, 857.23 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.70, 857.23 and 229.62 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.70 : 857.23 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.70/857.23 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.70x = 857.23 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.70x = 196,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,837.15/571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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