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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.70, 855.95 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.70, 855.95 and 223.78 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.70 : 855.95 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.70/855.95 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.70x = 855.95 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.70x = 191,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,544.10/570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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