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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855.13 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855.13 and 223.40 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855.13 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855.13 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855.13 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 191,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,036.04/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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