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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 853.32 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 853.32 and 222.47 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 853.32 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/853.32 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 853.32 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 189,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,841.07/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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