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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 850.55 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 850.55 and 220.28 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 850.55 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/850.55 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 850.55 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 187,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,353.80/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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