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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.25, 849.38 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.25, 849.38 and 224.25 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.25 : 849.38 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.25/849.38 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.25x = 849.38 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.25x = 190,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,472.34/566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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