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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 856.44 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 856.44 and 224.28 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 856.44 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/856.44 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 856.44 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 192,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,082.36/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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