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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 853.09 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 853.09 and 222.16 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 853.09 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/853.09 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 853.09 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 189,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,521.36/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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