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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 857.38 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 857.38 and 225.04 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 857.38 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/857.38 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 857.38 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 192,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,944.80/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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