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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 850.56 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 850.56 and 242.12 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 850.56 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/850.56 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 850.56 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 205,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,937.59/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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