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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 857.87 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 857.87 and 225.41 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 857.87 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/857.87 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 857.87 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 193,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,371.35/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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