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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 850.25 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 850.25 and 220.23 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 850.25 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/850.25 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 850.25 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 187,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,249.46/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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