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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.45, 853.61 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.45, 853.61 and 222.57 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.45 : 853.61 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.45/853.61 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.45x = 853.61 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.45x = 189,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,982.60/569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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