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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.75, 854.29 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.75, 854.29 and 222.68 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.75 : 854.29 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.75/854.29 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.75x = 854.29 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.75x = 190,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,233.53/569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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