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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 850.08 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 850.08 and 220.03 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 850.08 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/850.08 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 850.08 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 187,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,043.10/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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