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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.23, 848.88 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.23, 848.88 and 219.38 is: 328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.23 : 848.88 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.23/848.88 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.23x = 848.88 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.23x = 186,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,229.42/566.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.90

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