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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.17, 852.18 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.17, 852.18 and 221.61 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.17 : 852.18 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.17/852.18 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.17x = 852.18 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.17x = 188,851.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,851.61/568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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