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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.34, 848.99 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.34, 848.99 and 219.90 is: 329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.34 : 848.99 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.34/848.99 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.34x = 848.99 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.34x = 186,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,694.99/566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.65

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