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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.23, 855.18 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.23, 855.18 and 223.31 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.23 : 855.18 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.23/855.18 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.23x = 855.18 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.23x = 190,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,972.38/570.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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