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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.04, 858.06 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.04, 858.06 and 225.53 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.04 : 858.06 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.04/858.06 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.04x = 858.06 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.04x = 193,521.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,521.07/572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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