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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 854.28 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 854.28 and 222.74 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 854.28 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/854.28 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 854.28 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 190,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,282.33/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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