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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.53, 858.96 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.53, 858.96 and 225.91 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.53 : 858.96 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.53/858.96 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.53x = 858.96 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.53x = 194,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,048.73/572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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