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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.55, 852.28 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.55, 852.28 and 222.11 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.55 : 852.28 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.55/852.28 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.55x = 852.28 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.55x = 189,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,296.34/568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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