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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 846.48 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 846.48 and 217.55 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 846.48 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/846.48 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 846.48 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 184,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,147.49/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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