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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.04, 849.96 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.04, 849.96 and 242.16 is: 362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.04 : 849.96 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.04/849.96 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.04x = 849.96 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.04x = 205,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,826.31/567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.98

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