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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 854.38 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 854.38 and 223.04 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 854.38 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/854.38 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 854.38 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 190,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,560.92/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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