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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 850.70 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 850.70 and 220.35 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 850.70 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/850.70 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 850.70 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 187,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,451.75/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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