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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 855.05 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 855.05 and 223.28 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 855.05 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/855.05 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 855.05 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 190,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,910.17/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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