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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.78, 850.39 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.78, 850.39 and 220.10 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.78 : 850.39 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.78/850.39 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.78x = 850.39 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.78x = 187,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,166.04/566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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