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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.88, 851.22 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.88, 851.22 and 221.12 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.88 : 851.22 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.88/851.22 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.88x = 851.22 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.88x = 188,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,221.77/567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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