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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.43, 853.10 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.43, 853.10 and 221.93 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.43 : 853.10 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.43/853.10 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.43x = 853.10 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.43x = 189,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,328.48/568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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