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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.54, 852.40 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.54, 852.40 and 221.58 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.54 : 852.40 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.54/852.40 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.54x = 852.40 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.54x = 188,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,874.79/568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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