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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 854 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 854 and 222.49 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 854 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/854 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 854 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 190,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,006.46/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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