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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 854.22 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 854.22 and 204.16 is: 306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 854.22 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/854.22 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 854.22 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 174,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,397.56/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.30

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