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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.43, 849.15 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.43, 849.15 and 219.66 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.43 : 849.15 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.43/849.15 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.43x = 849.15 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.43x = 186,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,524.29/566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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