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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.81, 850.31 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.81, 850.31 and 242.18 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.81 : 850.31 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.81/850.31 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.81x = 850.31 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.81x = 205,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,926.86/566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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