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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.69, 856.19 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.69, 856.19 and 224.04 is: 336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.69 : 856.19 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.69/856.19 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.69x = 856.19 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.69x = 191,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,820.81/570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.12

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