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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 857.61 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 857.61 and 229.98 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 857.61 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/857.61 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 857.61 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 197,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,233.15/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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