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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 854.61 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 854.61 and 227.66 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 854.61 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/854.61 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 854.61 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 194,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,560.51/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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