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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.50, 854.26 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.50, 854.26 and 222.75 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.50 : 854.26 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.50/854.26 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.50x = 854.26 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.50x = 190,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,285.86/569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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