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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 850.30 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 850.30 and 220.30 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 850.30 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/850.30 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 850.30 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 187,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,321.09/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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