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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 850.96 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 850.96 and 221.03 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 850.96 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/850.96 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 850.96 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 188,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,090.09/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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