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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 851.71 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 851.71 and 221.40 is: 331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 851.71 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/851.71 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 851.71 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 188,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,564.06/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.90

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