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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.33, 850.92 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.33, 850.92 and 202.23 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.33 : 850.92 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.33/850.92 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.33x = 850.92 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.33x = 172,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,081.55/567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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