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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.06, 850.68 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.06, 850.68 and 242.22 is: 363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.06 : 850.68 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.06/850.68 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.06x = 850.68 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.06x = 206,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,051.71/567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.37

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