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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 854.69 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 854.69 and 223.17 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 854.69 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/854.69 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 854.69 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 190,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,741.17/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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