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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 859.83 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 859.83 and 226.53 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 859.83 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/859.83 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 859.83 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 194,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,777.29/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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