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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.09, 849.06 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.09, 849.06 and 219.27 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.09 : 849.06 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.09/849.06 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.09x = 849.06 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.09x = 186,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,173.39/566.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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