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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.94, 851.90 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.94, 851.90 and 221.42 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.94 : 851.90 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.94/851.90 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.94x = 851.90 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.94x = 188,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,627.70/567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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