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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 853.98 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 853.98 and 222.89 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 853.98 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/853.98 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 853.98 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 190,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,343.60/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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