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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 850.41 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 850.41 and 220.05 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 850.41 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/850.41 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 850.41 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 187,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,127.37/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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