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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 856.14 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 856.14 and 223.96 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 856.14 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/856.14 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 856.14 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 191,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,741.11/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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