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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 854.56 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 854.56 and 223.12 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 854.56 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/854.56 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 854.56 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 190,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,669.43/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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