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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 851.40 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 851.40 and 221.04 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 851.40 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/851.40 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 851.40 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 188,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,193.46/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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