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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 859.12 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 859.12 and 226.02 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 859.12 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/859.12 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 859.12 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 194,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,178.30/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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