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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 855.42 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 855.42 and 223.71 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 855.42 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/855.42 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 855.42 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 191,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,366.01/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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