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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 853.89 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 853.89 and 227.25 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 853.89 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/853.89 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 853.89 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 194,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,046.50/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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