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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 854.62 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 854.62 and 223.02 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 854.62 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/854.62 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 854.62 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 190,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,597.35/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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