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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.77, 854.11 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.77, 854.11 and 223.32 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.77 : 854.11 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.77/854.11 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.77x = 854.11 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.77x = 190,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,743.33/569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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