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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.63, 846.94 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.63, 846.94 and 222.63 is: 333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.63 : 846.94 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.63/846.94 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.63x = 846.94 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.63x = 188,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,553.14/564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.94

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