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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.61, 858.66 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.61, 858.66 and 221.00 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.61 : 858.66 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.61/858.66 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.61x = 858.66 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.61x = 189,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,764.81/572.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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