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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.69, 851.44 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.69, 851.44 and 220.88 is: 331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.69 : 851.44 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.69/851.44 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.69x = 851.44 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.69x = 188,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,066.07/567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.28

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