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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 858.74 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 858.74 and 225.88 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 858.74 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/858.74 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 858.74 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 193,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,972.19/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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