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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560, 840 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560, 840 and 218 is: 327

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 840 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/840 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 840 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 183,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,120/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327

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