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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 854.33 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 854.33 and 223.18 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 854.33 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/854.33 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 854.33 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 190,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,667.79/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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