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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.18, 858.49 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.18, 858.49 and 225.60 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.18 : 858.49 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.18/858.49 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.18x = 858.49 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.18x = 193,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,671.56/572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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