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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 856.08 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 856.08 and 224.04 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 856.08 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/856.08 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 856.08 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 191,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,796.16/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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