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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 848.55 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 848.55 and 219.30 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 848.55 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/848.55 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 848.55 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 186,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,087.02/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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