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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.89, 859.35 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.89, 859.35 and 226.21 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.89 : 859.35 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.89/859.35 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.89x = 859.35 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.89x = 194,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,393.56/572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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