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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 855.62 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 855.62 and 223.57 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 855.62 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/855.62 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 855.62 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 191,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,289.38/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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