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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 848.90 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 848.90 and 219.21 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 848.90 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/848.90 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 848.90 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 186,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,086.27/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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