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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 850.57 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 850.57 and 220.21 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 850.57 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/850.57 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 850.57 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 187,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,301.34/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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