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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 854.08 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 854.08 and 222.98 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 854.08 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/854.08 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 854.08 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 190,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,437.37/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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