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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.42, 855.63 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.42, 855.63 and 200.22 is: 300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.42 : 855.63 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.42/855.63 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.42x = 855.63 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.42x = 171,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,314.24/570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.33

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