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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 846.27 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 846.27 and 217.80 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 846.27 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/846.27 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 846.27 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 184,317.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,317.61/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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