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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.31, 849.24 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.31, 849.24 and 228.10 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.31 : 849.24 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.31/849.24 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.31x = 849.24 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.31x = 193,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,711.64/566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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