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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.26, 843.46 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.26, 843.46 and 215.52 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.26 : 843.46 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.26/843.46 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.26x = 843.46 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.26x = 181,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,782.50/562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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