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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.42, 844.55 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.42, 844.55 and 216.66 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.42 : 844.55 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.42/844.55 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.42x = 844.55 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.42x = 182,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,980.20/563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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