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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 853.83 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 853.83 and 222.52 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 853.83 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/853.83 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 853.83 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 189,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,994.25/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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