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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 855.98 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 855.98 and 223.96 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 855.98 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/855.98 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 855.98 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 191,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,705.28/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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