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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.68, 854.49 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.68, 854.49 and 223.07 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.68 : 854.49 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.68/854.49 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.68x = 854.49 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.68x = 190,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,607.28/569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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