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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.86, 850.60 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.86, 850.60 and 238.02 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.86 : 850.60 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.86/850.60 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.86x = 850.60 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.86x = 202,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,459.81/566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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