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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.71, 854.38 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.71, 854.38 and 223.02 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.71 : 854.38 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.71/854.38 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.71x = 854.38 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.71x = 190,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,543.83/569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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