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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.56, 858.71 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.56, 858.71 and 225.78 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.56 : 858.71 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.56/858.71 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.56x = 858.71 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.56x = 193,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,880.11/572.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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