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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.99, 858.89 and 225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.99, 858.89 and 225.85 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.99 : 858.89 = 225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.99/858.89 = 225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.99x = 858.89 × 225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.99x = 193,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,982.45/572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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