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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563, 844.62 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563, 844.62 and 221 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563 : 844.62 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563/844.62 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563x = 844.62 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563x = 186,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,661.02/563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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