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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 850.84 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 850.84 and 202.16 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 850.84 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/850.84 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 850.84 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 172,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,005.81/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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