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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 854.78 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 854.78 and 223.32 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 854.78 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/854.78 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 854.78 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 190,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,889.47/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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