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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 851.57 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 851.57 and 238.98 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 851.57 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/851.57 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 851.57 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 203,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,508.09/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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