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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.50, 855.56 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.50, 855.56 and 223.74 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.50 : 855.56 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.50/855.56 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.50x = 855.56 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.50x = 191,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,421.88/570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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