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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 851.58 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 851.58 and 221.03 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 851.58 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/851.58 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 851.58 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 188,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,224.73/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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