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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.87, 853.09 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.87, 853.09 and 222.09 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.87 : 853.09 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.87/853.09 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.87x = 853.09 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.87x = 189,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,463.22/568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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