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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 860.18 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 860.18 and 226.73 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 860.18 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/860.18 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 860.18 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 195,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,029.63/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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