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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 854.66 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 854.66 and 223.36 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 854.66 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/854.66 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 854.66 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 190,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,895.59/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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