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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.66, 850.85 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.66, 850.85 and 220.83 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.66 : 850.85 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.66/850.85 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.66x = 850.85 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.66x = 187,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,890.98/567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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