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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.35, 850.89 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.35, 850.89 and 220.56 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.35 : 850.89 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.35/850.89 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.35x = 850.89 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.35x = 187,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,672.30/567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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