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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 856.19 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 856.19 and 224.43 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 856.19 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/856.19 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 856.19 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 192,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,149.32/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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