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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 849.12 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 849.12 and 224 is: 336

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 849.12 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/849.12 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 849.12 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 190,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,202.88/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336

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