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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 853.47 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 853.47 and 222.35 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 853.47 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/853.47 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 853.47 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 189,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,769.05/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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