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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.63, 851.54 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.63, 851.54 and 221.13 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.63 : 851.54 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.63/851.54 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.63x = 851.54 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.63x = 188,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,299.93/567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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