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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.23, 854.88 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.23, 854.88 and 223.39 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.23 : 854.88 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.23/854.88 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.23x = 854.88 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.23x = 190,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,971.64/570.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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