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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.66, 860.24 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.66, 860.24 and 222.22 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.66 : 860.24 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.66/860.24 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.66x = 860.24 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.66x = 191,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,162.53/573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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