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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 852.56 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 852.56 and 221.84 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 852.56 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/852.56 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 852.56 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 189,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,131.91/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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