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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 856.24 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 856.24 and 219.38 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 856.24 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/856.24 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 856.24 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 187,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,844.96/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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