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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.71, 854.26 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.71, 854.26 and 222.77 is: 334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.71 : 854.26 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.71/854.26 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.71x = 854.26 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.71x = 190,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,303.50/569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.04

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