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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 853.62 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 853.62 and 222.24 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 853.62 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/853.62 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 853.62 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 189,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,708.51/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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