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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 855.54 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 855.54 and 223.84 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 855.54 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/855.54 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 855.54 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 191,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,504.07/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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