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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.52 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.52 and 223.20 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.52 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.52 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.52 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 190,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,728.86/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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