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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.96, 859.44 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.96, 859.44 and 226.28 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.96 : 859.44 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.96/859.44 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.96x = 859.44 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.96x = 194,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,474.08/572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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