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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 848.66 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 848.66 and 219.08 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 848.66 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/848.66 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 848.66 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 185,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,919.09/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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