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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.90, 859.56 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.90, 859.56 and 226.40 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.90 : 859.56 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.90/859.56 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.90x = 859.56 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.90x = 194,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,604.38/572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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