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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 846.09 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 846.09 and 217.47 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 846.09 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/846.09 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 846.09 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 183,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,998.10/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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