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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.69, 849.95 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.69, 849.95 and 219.88 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.69 : 849.95 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.69/849.95 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.69x = 849.95 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.69x = 186,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,881.66/566.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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