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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.82, 849.66 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.82, 849.66 and 220.44 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.82 : 849.66 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.82/849.66 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.82x = 849.66 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.82x = 187,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,299.05/566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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