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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 857.96 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 857.96 and 225.64 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 857.96 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/857.96 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 857.96 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 193,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,590.09/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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