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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.54, 853.90 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.54, 853.90 and 222.58 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.54 : 853.90 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.54/853.90 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.54x = 853.90 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.54x = 190,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,061.06/569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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