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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.39, 852.71 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.39, 852.71 and 221.74 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.39 : 852.71 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.39/852.71 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.39x = 852.71 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.39x = 189,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,082.72/568.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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