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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.34, 852.54 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.34, 852.54 and 203.23 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.34 : 852.54 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.34/852.54 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.34x = 852.54 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.34x = 173,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,261.70/568.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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