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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.90, 854.31 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.90, 854.31 and 222.99 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.90 : 854.31 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.90/854.31 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.90x = 854.31 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.90x = 190,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,500.22/569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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