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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.37, 854.45 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.37, 854.45 and 222.71 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.37 : 854.45 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.37/854.45 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.37x = 854.45 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.37x = 190,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,294.56/569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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