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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 848.52 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 848.52 and 241.08 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 848.52 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/848.52 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 848.52 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 204,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,561.20/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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