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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.17, 858.47 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.17, 858.47 and 225.67 is: 338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.17 : 858.47 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.17/858.47 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.17x = 858.47 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.17x = 193,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,730.92/572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.59

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