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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.71, 857.31 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.71, 857.31 and 224.97 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.71 : 857.31 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.71/857.31 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.71x = 857.31 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.71x = 192,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,869.03/571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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