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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 856.59 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 856.59 and 224.33 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 856.59 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/856.59 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 856.59 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 192,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,158.83/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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