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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 854.16 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 854.16 and 223.08 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 854.16 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/854.16 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 854.16 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 190,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,546.01/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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