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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.00, 858.09 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.00, 858.09 and 225.24 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.00 : 858.09 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.00/858.09 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.00x = 858.09 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.00x = 193,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,276.19/572.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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