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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 850.48 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 850.48 and 220.22 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 850.48 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/850.48 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 850.48 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 187,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,292.71/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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