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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.69, 855.95 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.69, 855.95 and 223.88 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.69 : 855.95 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.69/855.95 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.69x = 855.95 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.69x = 191,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,624.69/570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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