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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.13, 855.29 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.13, 855.29 and 223.63 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.13 : 855.29 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.13/855.29 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.13x = 855.29 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.13x = 191,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,268.50/570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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