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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 859.40 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 859.40 and 226.54 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 859.40 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/859.40 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 859.40 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 194,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,688.48/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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