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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.55, 843.51 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.55, 843.51 and 215.97 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.55 : 843.51 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.55/843.51 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.55x = 843.51 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.55x = 182,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,170.50/562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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