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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 849.34 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 849.34 and 220.14 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 849.34 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/849.34 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 849.34 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 186,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,973.16/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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