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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.03, 859.13 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.03, 859.13 and 226.19 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.03 : 859.13 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.03/859.13 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.03x = 859.13 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.03x = 194,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,326.61/573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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