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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.20, 854.01 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.20, 854.01 and 240.22 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.20 : 854.01 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.20/854.01 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.20x = 854.01 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.20x = 205,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,152.42/569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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