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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.31, 858.39 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.31, 858.39 and 225.63 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.31 : 858.39 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.31/858.39 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.31x = 858.39 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.31x = 193,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,674.24/572.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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