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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.17, 851.79 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.17, 851.79 and 221.32 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.17 : 851.79 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.17/851.79 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.17x = 851.79 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.17x = 188,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,518.16/568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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