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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 859.56 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 859.56 and 231.12 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 859.56 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/859.56 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 859.56 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 198,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,661.51/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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