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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 854.55 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 854.55 and 223.11 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 854.55 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/854.55 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 854.55 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 190,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,658.65/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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