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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 857.96 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 857.96 and 225.89 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 857.96 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/857.96 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 857.96 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 193,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,803.45/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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