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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 853.99 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 853.99 and 222.62 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 853.99 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/853.99 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 853.99 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 190,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,115.25/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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