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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 851.73 and 221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 851.73 and 221.23 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 851.73 = 221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/851.73 = 221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 851.73 × 221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 188,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,428.23/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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