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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.37, 849.33 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.37, 849.33 and 214.92 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.37 : 849.33 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.37/849.33 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.37x = 849.33 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.37x = 182,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,538.00/566.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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