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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.47, 860.17 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.47, 860.17 and 226.86 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.47 : 860.17 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.47/860.17 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.47x = 860.17 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.47x = 195,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,138.17/573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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