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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 866.24 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 866.24 and 225.86 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 866.24 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/866.24 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 866.24 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 195,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,648.97/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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