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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 855.57 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 855.57 and 223.98 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 855.57 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/855.57 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 855.57 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 191,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,630.57/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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