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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.57, 858.69 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.57, 858.69 and 225.84 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.57 : 858.69 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.57/858.69 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.57x = 858.69 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.57x = 193,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,926.55/572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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