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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.73, 853.05 and 222.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.73, 853.05 and 222.00 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.73 : 853.05 = 222.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.73/853.05 = 222.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.73x = 853.05 × 222.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.73x = 189,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,374.97/568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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