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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.06, 852.18 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.06, 852.18 and 243.22 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.06 : 852.18 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.06/852.18 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.06x = 852.18 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.06x = 207,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,267.22/568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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