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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.89, 850.47 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.89, 850.47 and 220.23 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.89 : 850.47 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.89/850.47 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.89x = 850.47 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.89x = 187,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,301.13/566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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