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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.33, 855.50 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.33, 855.50 and 223.65 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.33 : 855.50 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.33/855.50 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.33x = 855.50 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.33x = 191,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,332.58/570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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