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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.34, 855.66 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.34, 855.66 and 223.61 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.34 : 855.66 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.34/855.66 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.34x = 855.66 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.34x = 191,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,335.51/570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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