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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 851.03 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 851.03 and 220.61 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 851.03 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/851.03 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 851.03 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 187,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,745.73/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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