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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.62, 851.02 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.62, 851.02 and 220.66 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.62 : 851.02 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.62/851.02 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.62x = 851.02 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.62x = 187,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,786.07/567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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