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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 860.09 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 860.09 and 226.95 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 860.09 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/860.09 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 860.09 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 195,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,191.99/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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