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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 855.28 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 855.28 and 223.76 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 855.28 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/855.28 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 855.28 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 191,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,379.87/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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