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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 843.48 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 843.48 and 220.40 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 843.48 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/843.48 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 843.48 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 185,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,902.99/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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