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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.75, 844.13 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.75, 844.13 and 220.75 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.75 : 844.13 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.75/844.13 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.75x = 844.13 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.75x = 186,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,341.70/562.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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