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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.28, 855.29 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.28, 855.29 and 223.62 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.28 : 855.29 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.28/855.29 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.28x = 855.29 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.28x = 191,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,260.51/570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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