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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.40, 850.69 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.40, 850.69 and 220.44 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.40 : 850.69 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.40/850.69 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.40x = 850.69 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.40x = 187,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,526.10/567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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