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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.45, 859.71 and 226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.45, 859.71 and 226.87 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.45 : 859.71 = 226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.45/859.71 = 226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.45x = 859.71 × 226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.45x = 195,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,042.41/573.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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