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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 855.09 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 855.09 and 223.40 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 855.09 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/855.09 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 855.09 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 191,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,022.83/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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