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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 852.31 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 852.31 and 157.39 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 852.31 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/852.31 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 852.31 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 134,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,143.14/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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