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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 860.10 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 860.10 and 226.80 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 860.10 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/860.10 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 860.10 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 195,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,070.68/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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