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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 851.41 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 851.41 and 202.20 is: 303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 851.41 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/851.41 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 851.41 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 172,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,155.10/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.30

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