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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 851.88 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 851.88 and 221.38 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 851.88 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/851.88 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 851.88 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 188,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,591.32/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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