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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.43, 858.27 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.43, 858.27 and 225.81 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.43 : 858.27 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.43/858.27 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.43x = 858.27 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.43x = 193,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,805.95/572.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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