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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 859.38 and 231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 859.38 and 231.16 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 859.38 = 231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/859.38 = 231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 859.38 × 231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 198,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,654.28/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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