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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.72, 850.14 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.72, 850.14 and 242.12 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 850.14 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/850.14 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 850.14 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 205,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,835.90/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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