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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.87, 851.22 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.87, 851.22 and 221.07 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.87 : 851.22 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.87/851.22 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.87x = 851.22 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.87x = 188,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,174.80/567.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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