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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 853.74 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 853.74 and 222.65 is: 333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 853.74 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/853.74 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 853.74 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 190,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,084.14/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.81

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