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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 853.57 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 853.57 and 222.42 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 853.57 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/853.57 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 853.57 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 189,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,848.35/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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