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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 853.79 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 853.79 and 222.49 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 853.79 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/853.79 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 853.79 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 189,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,956.49/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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