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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.20, 849.32 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.20, 849.32 and 155.33 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.20 : 849.32 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.20/849.32 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.20x = 849.32 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.20x = 131,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,928.40/566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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