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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.15, 852.04 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.15, 852.04 and 221.40 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.15 : 852.04 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.15/852.04 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.15x = 852.04 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.15x = 188,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,642.56/568.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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