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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 849.72 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 849.72 and 220.12 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 849.72 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/849.72 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 849.72 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 187,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,040.37/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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