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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.55, 843.68 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.55, 843.68 and 216.05 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.55 : 843.68 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.55/843.68 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.55x = 843.68 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.55x = 182,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,272.85/562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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