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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 853.62 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 853.62 and 227 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 853.62 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/853.62 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 853.62 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 193,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,771.74/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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