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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 852.07 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 852.07 and 221.51 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 852.07 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/852.07 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 852.07 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 188,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,742.03/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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