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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.15, 843.01 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.15, 843.01 and 215.30 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.15 : 843.01 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.15/843.01 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.15x = 843.01 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.15x = 181,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,502.83/562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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