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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.50, 855.24 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.50, 855.24 and 223.75 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.50 : 855.24 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.50/855.24 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.50x = 855.24 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.50x = 191,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,359.95/570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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