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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.62, 851.38 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.62, 851.38 and 216.16 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.62 : 851.38 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.62/851.38 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.62x = 851.38 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.62x = 184,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,034.30/567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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