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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 853.61 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 853.61 and 222.50 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 853.61 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/853.61 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 853.61 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 189,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,922.84/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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