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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.87, 850.10 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.87, 850.10 and 242.16 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.87 : 850.10 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.87/850.10 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.87x = 850.10 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.87x = 205,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,855.82/566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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