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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.05, 858.09 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.05, 858.09 and 225.57 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.05 : 858.09 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.05/858.09 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.05x = 858.09 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.05x = 193,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,558.60/572.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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