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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.69, 853.26 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.69, 853.26 and 222.06 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.69 : 853.26 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.69/853.26 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.69x = 853.26 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.69x = 189,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,474.92/568.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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