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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 858.99 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 858.99 and 225.96 is: 338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 858.99 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/858.99 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 858.99 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 194,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,097.38/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.95

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