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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.78, 850.23 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.78, 850.23 and 220.41 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.78 : 850.23 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.78/850.23 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.78x = 850.23 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.78x = 187,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,399.19/566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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