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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.19, 843.39 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.19, 843.39 and 215.51 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.19 : 843.39 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.19/843.39 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.19x = 843.39 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.19x = 181,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,753.68/562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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