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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 858.57 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 858.57 and 230.38 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 858.57 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/858.57 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 858.57 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 197,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,791.91/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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