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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.85, 854.10 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.85, 854.10 and 222.77 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.85 : 854.10 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.85/854.10 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.85x = 854.10 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.85x = 190,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,267.86/569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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