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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.13, 850.90 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.13, 850.90 and 238.10 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.13 : 850.90 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.13/850.90 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.13x = 850.90 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.13x = 202,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,599.29/567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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