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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.32, 853.63 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.32, 853.63 and 222.50 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.32 : 853.63 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.32/853.63 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.32x = 853.63 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.32x = 189,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,932.68/569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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