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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 855.50 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 855.50 and 223.66 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 855.50 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/855.50 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 855.50 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 191,337.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,337.87/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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