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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.12, 851.64 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.12, 851.64 and 221.20 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.12 : 851.64 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.12/851.64 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.12x = 851.64 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.12x = 188,382.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,382.77/568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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