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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.79, 856.02 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.79, 856.02 and 223.88 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.79 : 856.02 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.79/856.02 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.79x = 856.02 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.79x = 191,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,645.76/570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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