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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.91, 854.42 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.91, 854.42 and 223.23 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.91 : 854.42 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.91/854.42 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.91x = 854.42 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.91x = 190,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,731.06/569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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