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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.24, 858.12 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.24, 858.12 and 230 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.24 : 858.12 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.24/858.12 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.24x = 858.12 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.24x = 197,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,367.60/572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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