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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 854.96 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 854.96 and 223.25 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 854.96 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/854.96 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 854.96 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 190,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,866.10/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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