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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 855.18 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 855.18 and 223.50 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 855.18 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/855.18 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 855.18 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 191,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,132.73/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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