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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.09, 852.33 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.09, 852.33 and 221.29 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.09 : 852.33 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.09/852.33 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.09x = 852.33 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.09x = 188,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,612.11/568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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