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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 851.80 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 851.80 and 221.18 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 851.80 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/851.80 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 851.80 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 188,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,399.30/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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