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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.39, 849.25 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.39, 849.25 and 219.62 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.39 : 849.25 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.39/849.25 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.39x = 849.25 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.39x = 186,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,512.29/566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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