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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.85, 853.04 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.85, 853.04 and 222.12 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.85 : 853.04 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.85/853.04 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.85x = 853.04 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.85x = 189,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,475.71/568.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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