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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 843.33 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 843.33 and 215.42 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 843.33 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/843.33 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 843.33 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 181,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,670.15/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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