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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.87, 850.34 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.87, 850.34 and 220.34 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.87 : 850.34 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.87/850.34 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.87x = 850.34 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.87x = 187,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,366.59/566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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