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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.78, 851.89 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.78, 851.89 and 221.10 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.78 : 851.89 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.78/851.89 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.78x = 851.89 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.78x = 188,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,352.88/567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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