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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.17, 850.29 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.17, 850.29 and 220.32 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.17 : 850.29 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.17/850.29 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.17x = 850.29 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.17x = 187,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,335.89/567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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