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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.87, 850.44 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.87, 850.44 and 220.21 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.87 : 850.44 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.87/850.44 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.87x = 850.44 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.87x = 187,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,270.04/566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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