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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 853.37 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 853.37 and 222.16 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 853.37 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/853.37 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 853.37 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 189,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,579.30/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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