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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 853.05 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 853.05 and 222.08 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 853.05 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/853.05 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 853.05 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 189,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,441.08/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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