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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.42, 843.24 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.42, 843.24 and 215.74 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.42 : 843.24 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.42/843.24 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.42x = 843.24 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.42x = 181,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,920.60/562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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