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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 851.62 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 851.62 and 238.85 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 851.62 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/851.62 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 851.62 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 203,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,409.44/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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