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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.56, 851.48 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.56, 851.48 and 220.80 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 851.48 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/851.48 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 851.48 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 188,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,007.34/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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