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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.83, 851.21 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.83, 851.21 and 221.39 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.83 : 851.21 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.83/851.21 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.83x = 851.21 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.83x = 188,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,449.38/567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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