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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.06, 859.59 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.06, 859.59 and 226.59 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.06 : 859.59 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.06/859.59 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.06x = 859.59 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.06x = 194,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,774.50/573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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