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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 858.89 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 858.89 and 226.58 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 858.89 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/858.89 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 858.89 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 194,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,607.30/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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