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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.31, 853.65 and 222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.31, 853.65 and 222.43 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.31 : 853.65 = 222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.31/853.65 = 222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.31x = 853.65 × 222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.31x = 189,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,877.37/569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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