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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.31, 855.34 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.31, 855.34 and 223.53 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.31 : 855.34 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.31/855.34 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.31x = 855.34 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.31x = 191,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,193.59/570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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