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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.75, 851.63 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.75, 851.63 and 225.99 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.75 : 851.63 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.75/851.63 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.75x = 851.63 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.75x = 192,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,458.73/567.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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