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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.45, 855.30 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.45, 855.30 and 223.58 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.45 : 855.30 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.45/855.30 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.45x = 855.30 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.45x = 191,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,223.70/570.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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