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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.87, 859.35 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.87, 859.35 and 226.18 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.87 : 859.35 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.87/859.35 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.87x = 859.35 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.87x = 194,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,367.78/572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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