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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 855.71 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 855.71 and 224.39 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 855.71 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/855.71 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 855.71 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 192,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,007.37/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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