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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.22, 855.18 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.22, 855.18 and 204.94 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.22 : 855.18 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.22/855.18 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.22x = 855.18 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.22x = 175,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,260.59/570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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