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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 854.05 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 854.05 and 222.56 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 854.05 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/854.05 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 854.05 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 190,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,081.59/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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