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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.15, 844.51 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.15, 844.51 and 216.30 is: 324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.15 : 844.51 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.15/844.51 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.15x = 844.51 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.15x = 182,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,667.51/563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.37

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