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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 859.68 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 859.68 and 231.12 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 859.68 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/859.68 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 859.68 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 198,689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,689.24/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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