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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.55, 851.08 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.55, 851.08 and 238.27 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.55 : 851.08 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.55/851.08 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.55x = 851.08 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.55x = 202,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,786.24/567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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