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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 850.24 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 850.24 and 220.08 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 850.24 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/850.24 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 850.24 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 187,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,120.82/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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