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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 854.59 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 854.59 and 223.03 is: 334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 854.59 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/854.59 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 854.59 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 190,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,598.09/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.49

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