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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.76, 851.62 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.76, 851.62 and 225.76 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.76 : 851.62 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.76/851.62 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.76x = 851.62 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.76x = 192,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,261.73/567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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