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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.62, 849.78 and 219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.62, 849.78 and 219.82 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.62 : 849.78 = 219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.62/849.78 = 219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.62x = 849.78 × 219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.62x = 186,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,798.64/566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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