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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 852.80 and 221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 852.80 and 221.78 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 852.80 = 221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/852.80 = 221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 852.80 × 221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 189,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,128.61/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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