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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.49, 855.05 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.49, 855.05 and 223.61 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.49 : 855.05 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.49/855.05 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.49x = 855.05 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.49x = 191,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,192.34/570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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