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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 845.91 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 845.91 and 217.33 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 845.91 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/845.91 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 845.91 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 183,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,841.62/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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