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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.70, 856.26 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.70, 856.26 and 224.06 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.70 : 856.26 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.70/856.26 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.70x = 856.26 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.70x = 191,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,853.62/570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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