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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 850.39 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 850.39 and 220.41 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 850.39 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/850.39 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 850.39 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 187,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,433.91/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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