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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.95, 859.47 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.95, 859.47 and 226.31 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.95 : 859.47 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.95/859.47 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.95x = 859.47 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.95x = 194,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,506.66/572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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