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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.20, 850.52 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.20, 850.52 and 220.27 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.20 : 850.52 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.20/850.52 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.20x = 850.52 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.20x = 187,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,342.82/567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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