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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 858.42 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 858.42 and 225.54 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 858.42 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/858.42 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 858.42 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 193,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,608.05/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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