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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 864.72 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 864.72 and 225.16 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 864.72 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/864.72 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 864.72 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 194,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,700.36/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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