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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.23, 860.03 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.23, 860.03 and 226.65 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.23 : 860.03 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.23/860.03 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.23x = 860.03 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.23x = 194,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,925.80/573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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