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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.43, 850.65 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.43, 850.65 and 220.66 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.43 : 850.65 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.43/850.65 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.43x = 850.65 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.43x = 187,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,704.43/567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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