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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.86, 849.95 and 219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.86, 849.95 and 219.91 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.86 : 849.95 = 219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.86/849.95 = 219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.86x = 849.95 × 219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.86x = 186,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,912.50/566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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