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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 853.30 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 853.30 and 222.18 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 853.30 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/853.30 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 853.30 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 189,586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,586.19/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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