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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 852.18 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 852.18 and 203.01 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 852.18 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/852.18 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 852.18 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 173,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,001.06/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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