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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.49, 855.37 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.49, 855.37 and 223.86 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.49 : 855.37 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.49/855.37 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.49x = 855.37 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.49x = 191,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,480.96/570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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