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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.38, 851.30 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.38, 851.30 and 220.79 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.38 : 851.30 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.38/851.30 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.38x = 851.30 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.38x = 187,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,958.53/567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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