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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.76, 851.21 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.76, 851.21 and 221.05 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.76 : 851.21 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.76/851.21 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.76x = 851.21 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.76x = 188,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,155.97/567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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