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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.22, 850.83 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.22, 850.83 and 242.56 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.22 : 850.83 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.22/850.83 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.22x = 850.83 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.22x = 206,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,377.32/567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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