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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 849.36 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 849.36 and 224 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 849.36 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/849.36 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 849.36 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 190,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,256.64/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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