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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 849.90 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 849.90 and 220.08 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 849.90 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/849.90 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 849.90 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 187,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,045.99/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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