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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 852.96 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 852.96 and 222.22 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 852.96 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/852.96 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 852.96 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 189,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,544.77/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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