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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.87, 859.32 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.87, 859.32 and 226.13 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.87 : 859.32 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.87/859.32 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.87x = 859.32 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.87x = 194,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,313.74/572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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