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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 855.90 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 855.90 and 224.07 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 855.90 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/855.90 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 855.90 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 191,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,781.51/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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