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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 851.10 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 851.10 and 202.28 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 851.10 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/851.10 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 851.10 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 172,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,160.51/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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