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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.14, 846.12 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.14, 846.12 and 217.46 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.14 : 846.12 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.14/846.12 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.14x = 846.12 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.14x = 183,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,997.26/564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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