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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.00, 858.33 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.00, 858.33 and 225.59 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.00 : 858.33 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.00/858.33 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.00x = 858.33 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.00x = 193,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,626.37/572.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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