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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 851.76 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 851.76 and 202.82 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 851.76 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/851.76 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 851.76 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 172,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,749.70/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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