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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.87, 856.80 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.87, 856.80 and 224.45 is: 336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.87 : 856.80 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.87/856.80 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.87x = 856.80 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.87x = 192,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,308.87/570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.87

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