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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 853.88 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 853.88 and 222.68 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 853.88 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/853.88 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 853.88 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 190,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,136.62/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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