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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.06, 856.25 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.06, 856.25 and 223.98 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.06 : 856.25 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.06/856.25 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.06x = 856.25 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.06x = 191,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,781.76/571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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