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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.26, 844.68 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.26, 844.68 and 216.70 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.26 : 844.68 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.26/844.68 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.26x = 844.68 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.26x = 183,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,037.93/563.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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