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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 855.16 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 855.16 and 223.41 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 855.16 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/855.16 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 855.16 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 191,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,051.30/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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