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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 850.38 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 850.38 and 220.20 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 850.38 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/850.38 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 850.38 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 187,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,253.68/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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