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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.65, 869.45 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.65, 869.45 and 223.46 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.65 : 869.45 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.65/869.45 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.65x = 869.45 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.65x = 194,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,281.83/579.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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