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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 855.12 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 855.12 and 223.50 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 855.12 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/855.12 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 855.12 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 191,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,119.32/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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