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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.06, 853.40 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.06, 853.40 and 222.31 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.06 : 853.40 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.06/853.40 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.06x = 853.40 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.06x = 189,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,717.78/569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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